Flights and Travel
Travel Saving Tips
- Book flights at times of the year when people book fewer flights.
- Buy refundable tickets on new flight routes. When the new route is cancelled because no one knows about it, they will give you a free flight fare. If not, you can just refund.
- ​When you would normally have a layover, buy your flights separately. This can save you a large amount of money.
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Wait until closer to the deadline to cancel your flight (the cancellation fee usually doesn't increase till like 24 hours before). This way if the flight has a delay or change (it doesn't have to be cancelled) you'll have the opportunity to cancel for much cheaper.
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Websites to Find Cheap Flights
These websites are reliable sources that can help you find cheap flights. However, the best way to actually book those flights is through direct airlines. My recommendation would be to find cheap flights on these sites and then go to the direct airlines and do your actual booking there. Some of the sites also provide cheap hotels, car rentals, and attractions.
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Student Discounts at Airlines
Travel Discount Cards and Books
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OPUS offers student OPUS cards that offer reduced fare prices.
The Peggo smart card saves students 20% on certain fares in Winnipeg.
Students can save 30% on getting their Canadian Boating Licence.
ARC cards are contactless smart cards to pay for fares in Edmonton.
Compass Cards are contactless smart cards that can be used in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. They are cheaper than using other payment methods for travel.
Presto cards are contactless smart cards to pay for fares. By using the Presto Card students can save on some fares. Make sure to check if your institution qualifies, and also have a valid student ID.
Use your student card for unlimited transit. Find participating post-secondary institutions in (I may have excluded some places due to lack of space):
TaxiSCRIP
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Hamilton TaxiScrip Program: Buy the Hamilton TaxiScrip book for $24, to save on taxi fares in Hamilton.
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Grand River Transit (GRT) TaxiScrip Program: Buy the GRT TaxiScrip book for $30, to save on taxi fares in Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo. Please note that this service is only for MobilityPLUS customers, and you must show your MobilityPLUS ID.
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Halton Hills Youth Taxi Script Program: Youth between 13 - 24 who live in Halton Hills can buy the Youth Taxi Scrip book for $12 to save on Taxi Fares at participating taxi companies.
Train, Bus, and Vehicle Student Discounts